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Hey everyone, I need some help!! I've been doing a ton of reading and all of the info seems to be flowing together. I'm looking in to levelling or lifting (no more than 4 inches, preferably lower) in order to run a 275/65r20 (or simiar size) tire with NO rubbing, on my stock wheels. I do a lot of travelling on the highway so I want to keep that cushy ride, but need a little bit bigger tire to get to my hunting spots  I've looked at the bilstein adjustable lifts, rancho quicklift to a readylift 2.25 with UCA's, along with everything in between. I'd like to keep everything (including install) under 1200 (preferably lower). Help me make some decisions!! Thanks for any input

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34 minutes ago, contenderv07 said:

Hey everyone, I need some help!! I've been doing a ton of reading and all of the info seems to be flowing together. I'm looking in to levelling or lifting (no more than 4 inches, preferably lower) in order to run a 275/65r20 (or simiar size) tire with NO rubbing, on my stock wheels. I do a lot of travelling on the highway so I want to keep that cushy ride, but need a little bit bigger tire to get to my hunting spots  I've looked at the bilstein adjustable lifts, rancho quicklift to a readylift 2.25 with UCA's, along with everything in between. I'd like to keep everything (including install) under 1200 (preferably lower). Help me make some decisions!! Thanks for any input

From my research I've found that size only works with BFG KO2s since they run a bit smaller. But still provide that extra "tallness" you're looking for but not sure if the KO2s will keep under that 1200 budget. Just google "275/65r20  gm trucks" and it will pull up a lot of relative threads. Most people who run that tire only do levels. People who go more than 4 inches usually try to stuff 35s. 

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it looks like I'm just going to make the jump to a 3.5 inch lift. That seems to the height I'm looking for


Refrain from that. You’ll be spending more money sooner rather than later when you develop clunks and knocks


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So 2.5 in level and 1.5 body lift??


That would probably be the look you’re going for. However I’d see how you like the 2.5 first and if you want more then do the body lift. 2.5 almost makes these trucks look perfect


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1 minute ago, BlueTopaz14 said:

 


That would probably be the look you’re going for. However I’d see how you like the 2.5 first and if you want more then do the body lift. 2.5 almost makes these trucks look perfect


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Yea I just found this one and it looks perfect

https://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1305-10.html?rrec=true

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Just now, BlueTopaz14 said:

 


That’s the same one I had. Except I left out the rear blocks, not a fan of the “rake” look lol


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Awesome so you liked it?? I may do that and replace the ranchos with some bilstein  5100’s. So you think 275/65r20s would work??

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Awesome so you liked it?? I may do that and replace the ranchos with some bilstein  5100’s. So you think 275/65r20s would work??


Loved it, had 60k on it with zero issues. Only reason I ditched it is because I got all new suspension for my truck build. But I’d highly recommend it all day. And yes, they should work just fine and give you the look you’re going for




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1 minute ago, BlueTopaz14 said:

 


Loved it, had 60k on it with zero issues. Only reason I ditched it is because I got all new suspension for my truck build. But I’d highly recommend it all day. And yes, they should work just fine and give you the look you’re going for




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Perfect that’s exactly what I needed . Thanks again for your help!!!

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The only place you MAY get rubbing is on the sway bar. I had 33x12.5x20 and even at full turn it was just a slight, slight rub. Not enough to hurt anything though. But I doubt yours rub at all

 

 

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Perfect that’s exactly what I needed . Thanks again for your help!!!


Not a problem buddy, good luck! Keep us updated


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Sure will!! The 275s should be thinner so hopefully that’ll be ok. Probably gonna go with the falken at3, Diablo intune i3 (diablew tune) then an airaid jr kit, and that will be it (for the outside hahahaha

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Sure will!! The 275s should be thinner so hopefully that’ll be ok. Probably gonna go with the falken at3, Diablo intune i3 (diablew tune) then an airaid jr kit, and that will be it (for the outside hahahaha


I think anyone in these forums can agree that we’ve all said that [emoji23] however there is always just “one more thing” we’d like to buy for our trucks lol buying trucks parts can be an addiction [emoji854]


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